Words with the letter D

The letter D might not be the flashiest tile on your Scrabble rack, but it’s one of the most versatile and valuable when played strategically. Worth 2 points, D offers a solid return without being too rare to use often. It appears in countless common words, particularly as a past tense suffix—think played, called, or jumped. This makes it a great tile for building off existing words on the board. If another player lays down jump, for instance, you can easily turn it into jumped and score extra points by adding just one letter.

Another smart way to use D in Scrabble is by forming two-letter words like do, id, or ad, which can help you squeeze into tight spaces and score on multiple words at once. You can also use D as a hook—adding it to the end of a word like care to make cared, or at the front of a word like art to make dart. Since D shows up in many prefixes and suffixes, it’s incredibly useful for extending words and maximizing your play. While it may not have the high value of a Q or Z, D is one of those dependable letters that quietly helps rack up points when used wisely.

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Word	Scrabble© Points	WWF Points
dreads	8	8
dream	9	9
dreamboat	16	16
dreamboats	17	17
dreamed	12	12
dreamer	11	11
dreamers	12	12
dreamful	17	17
dreamfully	22	22
dreamfulness	22	22
dreamier	12	12
dreamiest	13	13
dreamily	15	15
dreaminess	15	15
dreaming	15	15
dreamland	16	16
dreamlands	17	17
dreamless	14	14
dreamlessly	19	19
dreamlessness	19	19
dreamlike	18	18
dreams	10	10
dreamscape	20	20
dreamscapes	21	21
dreamt	10	10